The true value of a man is not determined by his possession, supposed or real, of Truth, but rather by his sincere exertion to get to the Truth.

For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity.

Let us be lazy in everything, except in loving and drinking, except in being lazy.

They make glorious shipwreck who are lost in seeking worlds.

To look forward to pleasure is also a pleasure.

The search for truth is more precious than its possession.

A single grateful thought toward heaven is the most perfect prayer.

He who doesn't lose his wits over certain things has no wits to lose.

Yesterday I lived, today I suffer, tomorrow I die; but I still think fondly, today and tomorrow, of yesterday.

The more we see the more we must be able to imagine, and the more we imagine, the more we must think we see.

The most deadly fruit is borne by the hatred which one grafts on an extinguished friendship

One shouldn't be afraid of the humans. Well, I am not afraid of the humans, but of what is inhuman in them.

Action isn’t just the effect of motivation

When you take the high road you will see things that some people can't.

The best way to prepare for life is acombination of formal traditional education, reading, seminars, and workshops, coupled with experience as well as tapping into the knowledge of experienced people.

No future without forgiveness.

I guess the best way to describe that would be to connect with the fact that I came out of college just before the big Depression, and I came to New York.

I would love to make a real jazz album someday because I never have. But that's something I'm not in a rush to do.

If failure had no penalty success would not be a prize.

I can't imagine just dusting my pants off and going about my life like, "Phew! I sure made it through a tough spot, now where am I headed?" I feel more of an obligation to be helpful.

We have souls. And guardian angels. We are never alone. I feel so comforted knowing this.